All you need for the base of the card itself is one 8 1/2" X 11" paper, the kind that you use in your printer. Fold the paper in thirds, trying to be as even as possible, otherwise you may end up with a lop-sided card. Don't stress out on this sample that you are making.
Next, fold as shown below and repeat the same fold on the other side
so that your paper now looks like this. Are you still with me?? Easy so far, right?!
Fold as shown below making sure that you make nice creases so that the next step will be easy.
Open up your paper and fold in as shown.
Here's a closer look as to what it should look like.
If you are actually folding your card right now, the next photo is what your card should look like so far. If you are only viewing it right now, the next photo will not make any sense to you until you are actually following along with your project. Anyway, this is what you end up with after the fold in the previous photo. 
Next, fold in as shown below on both sides.
This is what your card should look like at this point.
Now flip your card over and pull down the folded middle section so that you can repeat the same folds above on the other side.
This is the other side. When you are doing that same fold as 2 photos above, it will look like this.
Fold as shown below and repeat the fold on the other side. (we're almost there!)
Here's the other side...
Grab the two flaps as shown here. We are getting ready to pull open the card to form the box - this is the exciting part!
Holding those two flaps, firmly pull open the card. It will look kind of squishy and out of shape but don't worry, you will straighten it all out after you puff open the card/box.
Another photo of what the card should be looking like at this point as you are pulling it firmly open...(hang in there!)
Once you open it up, straighten out the card/box as shown below.
Ta-da! You did it! Here is the finished card/box. I call it a box because it kind of looks like a box bottom, don't you thnk??
If your card didn't turn out too well, or doesn't look anything like the photo, start again! Don't give up! I have to tell you that I tried many, many times before I got the hang of it. I took apart a sample that someone made for me and studied the folds. If you would like a real live sample to follow, send me a private email requesting for a sample and I will fold one and mail one to you! Be sure in your email that you give me your mailing address. Now, shall we embellish and finish up the card?? Cut two strips of DP measuring approximately 2 3/4" X 5" You should measure the flap on your card before cutting the DP to make sure that your strip will fit on your card. I made some adjustments to my card and my strip ended up being 2 7/8" X 5" . I used the Bella Rose DP here.
For my stamped design, I used Dandelion Designs Maddy & Snowman (C102) and mounted it on a rectangle nestie (close to cocoa CS). I put a stronger adhesive on the left side only.
Adhere your piece to the left side of the box as shown here.
And this is what it should look like
Cut a piece of white cardstock approximately 3 5/8" X 4 7/8" or make adjustments to fit the inside of your card/box. Stamp and write your message on your piece before putting it in the card.
Here's the piece in the card/box.
Not too bad, right?? Here's the finished card...
A closer look at the glitter :)
Supplies I used:
Images - Dandelion Designs Maddy & Snowman (C102) and Sentiment - Everyone Smiles by Stampendous and Be Happy by SU (smile)
Cardstock - Close to cocoa, pink piroutte, chocolate chip
Accessories - regal rose 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" circle punches by SU, regal rose ink, dazzling diamonds and rectangle nesties (large)
Images colored using my copic markers and SU Sahara Sand (for Maddy's pants)
I made this card for my friend Barbie's sweet daughter, Sunny (Hi Sunny! did you get my package yet?!) Sorry that this tutorial was so long but there was no way to shorten it without showing you all of the steps. I hope I didn't scare you away with this!! haha! Don't forget, if you need help or want a sample, send me an email. I'd love for you to make one and link me to your blog so I can check it out!
Thanks for dropping by and sitting through this tutorial. Time for a coffee refill!
I actually thought it might be good to do a video tutorial instead because my son is really wanting me do videos, but if you're like me, although I love to watch video tutorials because you get to see the project in "action", to go back and try to figure out the steps is easier when you see step-by-step photos...stay warm today!
